Fluid container

ABSTRACT

A tactical self-defense fluid container includes a bottle body, a cap and a handle. The cap includes handle retainer that connects to the handle. The handle is configured to swing. The cap is weighted to increase inertia when the fluid container is swung even when the bottle body is not substantially filled with liquid. The fluid container may be reliably and repeatedly swung to strike targets with sufficient force to serve as a self-defense device. The device is configured to repeatedly strike a target without the handle, cap, or body from separating from each other.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application is related, and claims priority, to U.S. ProvisionalPatent Application No. 63/308,954 filed Feb. 10, 2022; and U.S.Provisional Patent Application No. 63/385,903 filed Dec. 2, 2022; theentire contents of both of which are incorporated herein by reference.

BACKGROUND Technical Field

The present disclosure is directed to fluid containers, and moreparticularly relates to water bottles having self-defensecharacteristics and features.

Description of Related Art

Water bottles are used by a variety of people for many differentpurposes. Water bottles are often used by people in association withexercising. Many types of exercise activities are in the outdoors. Sometypes of activities place a person in remote, secluded, or poorly litareas where the person is at a higher risk of coming under attack bypeople or other animals. There may be other environments where peopleusing water bottles may be more likely come under attack. The risk ofattack may be greater for females in many situations. A number ofself-defense tools are available for use against would-be attackers. Thelikelihood of those exercising or involved in outdoor activities tocarry such self-defense tools is less likely due to the weight andcumbersome nature of carrying such tools.

Opportunities exist for providing self-defense tools for those who areinvolved in activities where a water bottle may already be in use.

SUMMARY

One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a tactical self-defensefluid container that includes a bottle body, a cap and a handle. The capincludes a handle retainer that connects to the handle. The handle isconfigured to swing and to extend the reach of the user when swingingthe bottle. The cap may be weighted to increase inertia when the fluidcontainer is swung even when the bottle is not substantially filled withfluid. The cap is releasably engaged to the bottle body and does notrelease from the bottle body when the container is swung or strikes anobject. The handle is configured to optimize swinging and does notrelease from the handle retainer when the container is swung or strikesan object.

Another aspect of the present disclosure relates to a tacticalself-defense fluid container that includes a bottle body, a base, a capand a handle. The cap includes a handle retainer that releasablyconnects to the handle. The handle is configured to swing and to extendthe reach of the user when swinging the bottle. The handle retainer onthe cap is configured to swivel to minimize tangling of the handle whenthe fluid container is swung. The base may be weighted to increaseinertia when the fluid container is swung even when the bottle is notsubstantially filled with fluid.

The base may be connected to the bottle body with a snap-fit connection.The cap may connect to the bottle body with a threaded connection. Thebase may include an edge that extends radially outward further than anouter surface of the bottle body and provides another bottom pressurepoint.

Another aspect of the present disclosure relates to a water bottleweapon that includes a bottle body, a base, a cap and a handle. Thebottle body includes a liquid cavity, a bottom end, a top end, and anopening into the liquid cavity at the top end. The cap is releasablyconnected to the bottle body to close the opening, and includes a handleretainer that may swivel in relation to the rest of the cap. The base isreleasably connected to the bottom end of the bottle body and comprisesat least one second weapon feature such as a knife.

A further aspect of the present disclosure relates to a method ofassembling a water bottle. The method includes providing a bottle body,a cap, and a base, wherein the bottle body includes a liquid cavity, abottom end, a top end, and an opening into the liquid cavity at the topend. The method includes releasably connecting the cap to the top end ofthe bottle body to close the opening with a liquid-tight seal,connecting the base to the bottom end of the bottle body, and attachingthe handle.

The base may be replaceable with another base that has a differentnumber of parts, weights, components, or configurations, such as acompartment to hold items such as tools or weapons, or a weightedattachment to increase impact force even when the bottle body is notfilled with fluid. Connecting the base may include providing a latchconnection or secure twist-on connection between the base and the bottlebody. The method may include filling the liquid cavity before releasablyconnecting the cap to increase a potential impact force provided by thewater bottle when used as a self-defense weapon.

Another aspect of the present disclosure relates to a water bottleself-defense weapon that includes a bottle body, a base, a cap and ahandle. The bottle body includes a liquid cavity, a bottom end, a topend, and an opening into the liquid cavity at the top end. The cap isreleasably connected to the bottle body to close the opening. The bottlebody includes handle retainers on opposite sides of the bottle bodywhich may releasably engage with an end of a strap. The end of the strapmay include a metal ring or carabiner that releasably engages with thehandle retainers on the bottle body. The handle retainers on the bottlebody may swivel.

Another aspect of the present disclosure relates to a water bottleself-defense weapon that includes a bottle body, a base, a cap, ahandle, and a container, such as a pouch, to hold the water bottleweapon. The container that holds the water bottle may be a fabric orpolymer that conforms to the water bottle. The container that holds thewater bottle weapon may include handle retainers on opposite sides ofthe container that holds the water bottle, which may releasably engagewith an end of a strap.

These, as well as other components, steps, features, objects, benefits,and advantages, will now become clear from a review of the followingdetailed description of illustrative embodiments, the accompanyingdrawings, and the claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

The drawings are of illustrative embodiments. They do not illustrate allembodiments. Other embodiments may be used in addition or instead.Details that may be apparent or unnecessary may be omitted to save spaceor for more effective illustration. Some embodiments may be practicedwith additional components or steps and/or without all of the componentsor steps that are illustrated. When the same numeral appears indifferent drawings, it refers to the same or like components or steps.

FIG. 1 depicts a drawing of a front view of a fluid-containingself-defense bottle in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of thepresent disclosure that includes a handle attached to a bottle cap.

FIG. 2 depicts a cross-section view of the handle and cap subsystem ofthe exemplary water bottle defensive system of FIG. 1 .

FIG. 3 depicts a drawing of a front view of another exemplary embodimentof the fluid-containing self-defense bottle.

FIG. 4 depicts an isometric view of the fluid-containing self-defensebottle of FIG. 3 with a different handle attached to the handle retainerof the cap.

FIG. 5 depicts a front view of an additional exemplary embodiment of thepresent disclosure that includes a plurality of handle attachments,configured to engage a handle, on the sides of the bottle body.

FIG. 6 depicts an isometric view of the fluid-containing self-defensebottle of FIG. 5 .

FIG. 7 depicts a front view of a further exemplary embodiment of thepresent disclosure that includes a pouch to hold the bottle body.

FIG. 8 depicts an isometric view of the exemplary embodiment of FIG. 7 .

FIG. 9 depicts several different exemplary embodiments of handles of thepresent disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF ILLUSTRATIVE EMBODIMENTS

Illustrative embodiments are now described. Other embodiments may beused in addition or instead. Details that may be apparent or unnecessarymay be omitted to save space or for a more effective presentation. Someembodiments may be practiced with additional components or steps and/orwithout all the components or steps that are described.

Opportunities exist to use portable fluid containers that are robustenough to be used to strike assailants or predators forcefully andrepeatedly. The fluid container may be reliably and repeatedly swung tostrike targets with sufficient force to serve as a self-defense device.The device is configured to repeatedly strike a target without thehandle, cap, or body from separating or breaking. Some illustrativeembodiments described herein may be used to swing the bottle body withincreased velocity and torque than what may be achieved without ahandle.

FIG. 1 depicts an exemplary embodiment of a fluid container defensedevice 100 that includes a bottle body 101 that includes a neck 102 withan opening, a cap 103 that is configured to releasably engage the neck102 and that includes a handle retainer 105, and a handle 107 thatcomprises a rope 106 attached to the handle retainer 105. The handle 107may comprise an ergonomic grip 108. The length of the rope 106 betweenthe handle retainer 105 and the grip 108 may be 10-20 centimeters. In anexemplary embodiment, a fluid container comprises a body 101; a cap 103comprising a handle retainer 105, wherein the cap 103 is configured toreleasably engage with the body 101; and a handle 107 attached to thehandle retainer 105; wherein the body 101, handle 107, and cap 103 areconfigured to avoid separating from each other when a user swings thehandle 107 and strikes a target with the body 101.

FIG. 2 depicts a cross-functional view of an exemplary embodiment of thehandle and cap subsystem 111 of the fluid container defense device 100.The exemplary subsystem 111 comprises a cap 103 that includes a handleretainer 105, and a handle 107 that includes a rope 106 attached to thehandle retainer 105. The rope 106 may be nylon, chain, metallic, orother material sufficiently strong so as not to break when the fluidcontainer 100 forcefully strikes an object. The cap 103 includes threads113 that engage with corresponding grooves in the neck 102 of the bottlebody 101. The handle retainer 105 may be an eye loop screw comprisingthreads 115. In some embodiments, the handle retainer 105 may be weldedor glued onto the cap 103. The handle retainer 105 may be a loop, acircle, a semi-circle, or other shape that can retain a handle 107 sothat the handle does not disengage from the cap 103 during use. Theinterior volume of the cap 103 may be substantially filled with epoxy,molten metal, or another material that conforms to the interior volumeof the cap and that secures the handle retainer 105 to the cap 103. Inan exemplary embodiment, additional weight may be added to the inside ofthe cap 103. For example, metal balls may be added to the inside of thecap 103.

In an exemplary embodiment, the bottle body 101 and cap 103 may be madefrom 304 stainless steel (18/8 food grade stainless steel). The handleretainer 105 may be made from stainless steel such as 403 stainlesssteel. In some exemplary embodiments, the thickness of the walls of thebottle body 101 and neck 102 may be in the range of 0.25 to 2millimeters (mm). In other exemplary embodiments, the thickness of thewalls of the bottle body may be in the range of 0.5 to 1 mm. The bottlebody 101 may comprise two walls and air between the walls serving asinsulation.

In an exemplary embodiment, the diameter of the neck 102 is in the rangeof 30 to 60 millimeters. In another exemplary embodiment, the diameterof the neck 102 is in the range of 40 to 40 millimeters. In anotherexemplary embodiment, the diameter of the neck 102 is approximately 40millimeters.

In an exemplary embodiment, the ratio of the diameter of the bottle body101 to the diameter of the neck 102 is in the range of 3 to 1. In anexemplary embodiment, the ratio of the diameter of the bottle body 101to the diameter of the neck 102 is in the range of 2 to 1. In anotherexemplary embodiment, the ratio of the diameter of the bottle body 101to the diameter of the neck 102 is approximately 1.5:1.

In an exemplary embodiment, the cap 103 may comprise male threads thatare configured to engage with complimentary female threads in the neck102. In an exemplary embodiment, the cap 103 may comprise 2-6 threads.In an exemplary embodiment, the threads in the cap 103 may be in therange of 1-5 mm apart. In an exemplary embodiment, the threads in thecap 103 may be in the range of 0.5 mm to 2 mm high and in the range of0.5 to 2 mm wide. In an exemplary embodiment, the male and femalethreads may be configured in terms of width, height, and number so thatthe neck and cap can withstand a pulling force of between 200-600Newtons (N) before failing. In an exemplary embodiment, the male andfemale threads may be configured in terms of width, height, and numberso that the neck and cap can withstand torque of between 200-400Newton-meters (N-M) before failing.

In an exemplary embodiment, the handle retainer 105 should be able towithstand a force of between 300-700 N-M before the handle retainer 105detaches from the cap 103. In an exemplary embodiment, the handleretainer 105 should be able to withstand a force of between 6,000 Psi to10,000 PSI before the handle retainer 105 detaches from the cap 103. Inan exemplary embodiment, epoxy surrounds the threads 115 and cures tocreate a strong bond between the cap 103 and the handle retainer 105.

In some exemplary embodiments, the length of the handle 106 may be inthe range of one inch long to four feet long. In other exemplaryembodiments, the length of the handle 106 may be in the range of fourinches long to two feet long. In other exemplary embodiments, the lengthof the handle 106 may be in the range of two inches long to one footlong. In another exemplary embodiment, the length of the handle 106 maybe in the range of four inches long to eight inches long. In anotherexemplary embodiment, the length of the handle 106 may be approximatelysix inches long.

FIGS. 3-4 depict exemplary embodiments of a water bottle defensiveweapon 100 that includes a base 108, a bottle body 101, a neck 102connected to the body 101, a cap 103 that is configured to releasablyengage the neck 102, a swivel 104 attached to the cap 103, a handleretainer 105 attached to the swivel 104, and a handle 106 attached tothe handle retainer 105. The handle may comprise a grip 108. The lengthof the rope 106 between the handle retainer 105 and the grip 108 may be10-20 centimeters. In an alternative embodiment, the cap does notinclude a swivel. In an alternative embodiment, the handle includes aswivel.

In an exemplary embodiment, the bottle body 101 and cap 103 may be madefrom SUS304 stainless steel (18/8 food grade stainless steel). In someexemplary embodiments, the thickness of the walls of the bottle body 101and neck 102 may be in the range of 0.25 to 2 millimeters (mm) thick. Inother exemplary embodiments, the thickness of the walls of the bottlebody may be in the range of 0.5 to 1 mm thick.

In an exemplary embodiment, the diameter of the neck 102 is in the rangeof 30 to 60 millimeters. In another exemplary embodiment, the diameterof the neck 102 is in the range of 40 to 40 millimeters. In anotherexemplary embodiment, the diameter of the neck 102 is approximately 40millimeters.

In an exemplary embodiment, the ratio of the diameter of the bottle body101 to the diameter of the neck 102 is in the range of 3 to 1. In anexemplary embodiment, the ratio of the diameter of the bottle body 101to the diameter of the neck 102 is in the range of 2 to 1. In anotherexemplary embodiment, the ratio of the diameter of the bottle body 101to the diameter of the neck 102 is approximately 1.5:1.

In an exemplary embodiment, the neck 102 may comprise male threads thatare configured to engage with complimentary female threads in the neck102. In an exemplary embodiment, the neck 102 may comprise 2-6 threads.In an exemplary embodiment, the threads in the neck 102 may be in therange of 1-5 mm apart. In an exemplary embodiment, the threads in theneck 102 may be in the range of 0.5 mm to 2 mm high and in the range of0.5 to 2 mm wide. In an exemplary embodiment, the male and femalethreads may be configured in terms of width, height, and number so thatthe neck and cap can withstand a pulling force of between 200-600Newtons (N) before failing. In an exemplary embodiment, the male andfemale threads may be configured in terms of width, height, and numberso that the neck and cap can withstand torque of between 200-400Newton-meters (N-M) before failing.

In some exemplary embodiments, a handle retainer 105 is affixed to thecap 103. In the exemplary embodiments of FIGS. 3-4 , as the handleretainer 105 is affixed to a swivel 104. The handle retainer 105 may bewelded to the swivel 104. In an exemplary embodiment, the weld should beable to withstand a force of between 300-700 N-M before the handleretainer 105 detaches from the swivel 104. In an exemplary embodiment,the weld should be able to withstand a force of between 6,000 Psi to10,000 PSI before the handle retainer 105 detaches from the swivel 104.

In an exemplary embodiment, the swivel 104 may comprise a ball bearing.In an alternative embodiment, the swivel 104 may comprise a U-swivel. Inan alternative embodiment, the swivel 104 may comprise a ball andsocket. The swivel 104 may be configured to minimize twisting of the cap103 or the handle 106 when the bottle 100 is swung or when the bottle100 strikes a target. The swivel 104 may be affixed to the cap. Forexample, the swivel 104 may be welded or glued to the cap 103. In anexemplary embodiment, the weld or glue should be able to withstand aforce of between 300-700 N-M before the swivel 104 detaches from the cap103. In an exemplary embodiment, the weld or glue should be able towithstand a force of between 6,000 PSI to 10,000 PSI before the swivel104 detaches from the cap 103.

In some exemplary embodiments, the length of the handle 106 may be inthe range of one inch long to four feet long. In other exemplaryembodiments, the length of the handle 106 may be in the range of fourinches long to two feet long. In other exemplary embodiments, the lengthof the handle 106 may be in the range of two inches long to one footlong. In another exemplary embodiment, the length of the handle 106 maybe in the range of four inches long to eight inches long. In anotherexemplary embodiment, the length of the handle 106 may be approximatelysix inches long.

FIGS. 5-6 depict exemplary embodiments of a water bottle defensiveweapon 200 that includes a base 208, a bottle body 201, a neck 202connected to the body 201, a cap 203 that is configured to releasablyengage the neck 202, a swivel 204 located on each of two substantiallyopposite outer surfaces of the bottle body 201, handle retainers 205attached to the swivels 204, and a handle 206 that is releasablyattached to the handle retainers 205.

The end of the handle 206 may include a fastener that releasably engageswith the handle retainers 205.

The handle retainers 205 may be affixed to the swivels 204. For example,the handle retainers 205 may be welded or glued to the swivels 204. Inan exemplary embodiment, the handle retainers 205 should be able towithstand 300-700 N-M before either of the handle retainers 205 detachfrom either of the swivels 204. In an exemplary embodiment, the handleretainers 205 should be able to withstand 6,000 PSI to 10,000 PSI beforeeither of the handle retainers 205 detach from either of the swivels204. In an exemplary embodiment, the swivels 204 should be able towithstand 300-700 N-M before either of the swivels 204 detach from thebottle body 201. In an exemplary embodiment, the swivels 204 should beable to withstand 6,000 PSI to 10,000 PSI before either of the swivels204 detach from the bottle body 201.

In an exemplary embodiment, the swivels 204 may comprise ball bearings,and in another exemplary embodiment, the swivels 204 may comprise a balland socket. In another embodiment, the swivels 204 may be U-swivels. Theswivels 204 may be configured to minimize twisting of the handle 206when the bottle 200 is swung or when the bottle 200 strikes a target.The swivels 204 may be welded to the bottle body 201. In an exemplaryembodiment, the welds should be able to withstand 300-700 N-M beforeeither of the swivels 104 detach from the bottle body 201. In anexemplary embodiment, the welds should be able to withstand 6,000 PSI to10,000 PSI before either of the swivels 104 detach from the bottle body201.

FIGS. 7-8 depict an exemplary embodiment of a water bottle defensiveweapon 300 that includes a base 308, a bottle body 301, a neck 302connected to the body 301, a cap 303 that is configured to releasablyengage the neck 302, and a pouch 310 to contain the bottle body 301.

The pouch 310 may be a fabric or polymer that conforms to the waterbottle. The pouch 300 may include pouch handle retainers 305 on oppositesides of the pouch 310, which may releasably engage with an end of apouch handle 306. The end of the pouch handle 306 may include a metalring or carabiner that releasably engages with the pouch handleretainers 305. The pouch handle retainers 305 may be able to swivelrelative to the pouch 310.

In an exemplary embodiment, the pouch 310 comprises a mesh. In anexemplary embodiment, the mesh converts tension force along the tube toa compression force across the mesh through the braids. The appliedforce causes a structural transition. The mesh pouch 310 may comprisethreads that are helically wound. Placing them in tension may reduce theangle of the braid, which decreases the cylindrical diameter of thetube. As the bottle 300 is swung by the user, the pouch 310 may tightenaround the bottle.

FIG. 9 depicts several exemplary embodiments of handles 106, 206, or 306that comprise various embodiments of grips 108 to facilitate the user'sgrip on the handle. The grip 108 may be made of rubber, plastic or thesame material as the handle. The grip 108 may be larger in diameter thanthe handle. The grip 108 may be designed with surface features such asindentations or grooves to accommodate fingers to provide comfort to theuser and to reduce slippage, vibrations, or injury when the user swingsthe water bottle defensive weapon or strikes a target with the with thewater bottle defensive weapon. The handles may comprise one or moreswivels. In exemplary embodiments, the handles 106, 206, 306 may beadjustable in length. For example, in some embodiments, the handles mayin the range of 10-100 cm long. In other exemplary embodiments, thehandles may in the range of 20-50 cm long. In other exemplaryembodiments, the handles may in the range of 25-35 cm long. In someexemplary embodiments depicted in FIGS. 1-8 , the handle retainers 105,205, or 305 that attach to the handles may comprise steel, aluminum, ortitanium. In some exemplary embodiments, the area of a cross section ofthe handle retainers may be 0.4 to 20 square millimeters. In additionalexemplary embodiments, the area of a cross section of the handleretainers may be 2 to 12 square millimeters.

In some exemplary embodiments, the weighted bases 108, 208, or 308,whether releasably engaged or integrated with the bottle body, maycomprise solid metal such as steel or lead. In some exemplaryembodiments, the weighted bottom portion of the bottle body may weighbetween 250 grams and 2 kilograms. In other exemplary embodiments, theweighted bottom portion of the bottle body may weigh between 500 gramsand 1.5 kilogram. In yet other exemplary embodiments, the weightedbottom portion of the bottle body may weigh between 750 grams] and 1.25kilograms. In yet other exemplary embodiments, the weighted bottomportion of the bottle body may weigh 1.0 kilogram.

In some exemplary embodiments, the handles 106, 206, or 306 may comprisea metal chain. In other exemplary embodiments, the handle may comprise aKevlar band or chord. In other exemplary embodiments, the handle maycomprise braided nylon. In some exemplary embodiments, the area of thecross section of the handle may be 10 to 100 square millimeters. Inother exemplary embodiments, the area of the cross section of the handlemay be 25 to 50 square millimeters.

In an exemplary embodiment of the disclosure, the combination of lengthof bottle and the length of the handle is configured to permit the userto strike a target that is located from 25 to 150 cm away from theuser's arm when the user's arm is substantially perpendicular to thetarget. In another exemplary embodiment of the disclosure, thecombination of length of bottle and the length of the handle isconfigured to permit the user to strike a target that is located from 50to 100 cm away from the user's arm when the user's arm is substantiallyperpendicular to the target. In another exemplary embodiment of thedisclosure, the combination of length of bottle and the length of thehandle is configured to permit the user to strike a target that islocated 75 cm away from the user's arm when the user's arm issubstantially perpendicular to the target.

In an exemplary embodiment, the height of the neck 102 is 30 mm and thediameter of the neck 102 is 50 mm. In another exemplary embodiment, theheight of the neck 102 is 15 mm and the diameter of the neck 102 is 30mm.

In an exemplary embodiment, the ratio of the height of the neck to thediameter of the neck 102 is 1:2. In an exemplary embodiment, the ratioof height of the neck 102 to the diameter of the neck 102 is 1:1. Inanother exemplary embodiment, the ratio of the height of the neck 102 tothe diameter of the neck 102 is approximately 1:1.5.

In an exemplary embodiment, the weight of the self-defense bottle 100when empty is in the range of 100 grams to 1500 grams. In anotherexemplary embodiment, the weight of the self-defense bottle 100 whenempty is in the range of 200 to 500 grams.

In an exemplary embodiment, the volume of the self-defense bottle 100 isin the range of 30 to 150 cubic centimeters. In another exemplaryembodiment, the volume of the self-defense bottle 100 is in the range of40 to 75 cubic centimeters. In another exemplary embodiment, the volumeof the self-defense bottle 100 is in the range of 47 cubic centimeters.

In an exemplary embodiment, the force generated by a user swinging anempty self-defense bottle 100 is in the range of 5,000 to 15,000 N. Inanother exemplary embodiment, the peak force generated by a userswinging an empty self-defense bottle 100 is approximately 18,000 N. Inan exemplary embodiment, the impulse generated by a user swinging anempty self-defense bottle 100 is approximately 7 Ns.

In an exemplary embodiment, the force generated by a user swinging aself-defense bottle 100 when it is full of liquid is in the range of10,000 to 25,000 N. In another exemplary embodiment, the peak forcegenerated by a user the self-defense bottle 100 when it is full ofliquid is approximately 36,000 N. In an exemplary embodiment, theimpulse generated by a user swinging an empty self-defense bottle 100 isapproximately 12.5 Ns.

In an exemplary embodiment, the torque generated by a user swinging anempty self-defense bottle 100 is in the range of 200 to 400 N-M.

In an exemplary embodiment, the torque generated by a user swinging aself-defense bottle 100 when it is full of liquid is in the range of 300to 700 N-M.

Exemplary embodiments of the water bottle defensive weapon 100, 200, or300 may be constructed to withstand at least ten strikes each withimpacts of between 300 to 700 N-M or 6,000 to 10,000 PSI before any ofcomponents break or detach from the rest of the defensive weapon.

Some embodiments may include handle fasteners to engage the handle onboth the bottle body and on the bottle cap. In some exemplaryembodiments, the handles may be detachable and in other embodiments thehandles may not be detachable.

In some exemplary embodiments, the bottle body may be substantiallyspherical with a flat bottom. In some embodiments, the bottle body maycomprise protrusions such as bumps, cones, or spikes that may cause moredamage to the target when struck by the defensive weapon.

Some exemplary embodiments may comprise swivels and handle retainers toreleasably engage one or more handles to the sides of the bottle body orpouch and the cap.

In an exemplary embodiment, the bottle body 101 may comprise a fasteneron its surface that releasably engages the handle 106 or grip 108. Forexample, such fasteners may be in the form of a c-clip, circlip, snapring, or Velcro.

The components, steps, features, objects, benefits, and advantages thathave been discussed are merely illustrative. None of them, nor thediscussions relating to them, are intended to limit the scope ofprotection in any way. Numerous other embodiments are also contemplated.These include embodiments that have fewer, additional, and/or differentcomponents, steps, features, objects, benefits, and/or advantages. Thesealso include embodiments in which the components and/or steps arearranged and/or ordered differently.

Example 1

In exemplary embodiments depicted in the bottle body 101 may hold up toabout 1000 cubic milliliters of fluid. In some embodiments, the bottlebody 101 may hold up to about 750 cubic milliliters of fluid. In someembodiments, the bottle body 101 may hold up to about 300 cubicmilliliters of fluid. In an exemplary embodiment, the length of the body101, including the weight 108, is 25 cm and the diameter of the body 101is 7 cm. In the exemplary embodiment, the opening at the top of the neck102 is 5 cm and the neck 102 is 3 cm tall. The weight 108 is 1 kg. Thehandle 106 is about 25 cm long. The diameter of the grip 108 is 2 cm.

Example 2

In an exemplary method of manufacturing the exemplary embodiment of thewater bottle defensive system 100, the bottle body 101 and cap 103 areblow molded from stainless steel. A hole having a diameter of about 7 mmis drilled into the center of the top of the cap 103. Metal balls havinga diameter of about 4 mm each are inserted into the cap 103 through thehole, and the total weight of metal balls added is about 85 grams. Thenabout 42 grams of epoxy glue is inserted through the hole into the cap103. Then a handle retainer 105, which in this embodiment comprises astainless steel eye loop retainer screw, having a threaded portion ofthe screw measuring about 35 mm long, is inserted into the hole in thecap 106. The epoxy glue is allowed to cure for around 24 hours. Then thehandle 106 is attached to the handle retainer 105. The weight of the cap103 including the metal balls, epoxy glue, and the handle retainer 105is about 200 grams.

Example 3

In an exemplary method of using an exemplary embodiment of a fluidcontainer defense device 100, a user releasably engages a handlesubsystem 111 with a bottle body 101. The user grabs the grip 108 andswings the fluid container 100 so that the bottle body strikes a target.The user may strike a target repeatedly. In another embodiment, the usermay strike a target using just the handle subsystem 111. In an exemplaryembodiment, the fluid container 100 is configured to strike a target atleast five times without the handle subsystem separating from the bottlebody 101. In another exemplary embodiment, the fluid container 100 isconfigured to strike a target at least ten times without the handlesubsystem separating from the bottle body 101. In another exemplaryembodiment, the fluid container 100 is configured to strike a target atleast twenty times without the handle subsystem separating from thebottle body 101.

Unless otherwise stated, all measurements, values, ratings, positions,magnitudes, sizes, and other specifications that are set forth in thisdisclosure are approximate, not exact. They are intended to have areasonable range that is consistent with the functions to which theyrelate and with what is customary in the art to which they pertain.

Unless otherwise indicated, all numbers or expressions, such as thoseexpressing dimensions, physical characteristics, etc. used in thespecification (other than the claims) are understood as modified in allinstances by the term “approximately.” At the very least, and not as anattempt to limit the application of the doctrine of equivalents to theclaims, each numerical parameter recited in the specification or claimswhich is modified by the term “approximately” should at least beconstrued in light of the number of recited significant digits and byapplying ordinary rounding techniques. Moreover, all ranges disclosedherein are to be understood to encompass and provide support for claimsthat recite any and all subranges or any and all individual valuessubsumed therein. For example, a stated range of 1 to 10 should beconsidered to include and provide support for claims that recite any andall subranges or individual values that are between and/or inclusive ofthe minimum value of 1 and the maximum value of 10; that is, allsubranges beginning with a minimum value of 1 or more and ending with amaximum value of 10 or less (e.g., 5.5 to 10, 2.34 to 3.56, and soforth) or any values from 1 to 10 (e.g., 3, 5.8, 9.9994, and so forth).

All articles, patents, patent applications, and other publications thathave been cited in this disclosure are incorporated herein by reference.

In this disclosure, the indefinite article “a” and phrases “one or more”and “at least one” are synonymous and mean “at least one”.

Relational terms such as “first” and “second” and the like may be usedsolely to distinguish one entity or action from another, withoutnecessarily requiring or implying any actual relationship or orderbetween them. The terms “comprises,” “comprising,” and any othervariation thereof when used in connection with a list of elements in thespecification or claims are intended to indicate that the list is notexclusive and that other elements may be included. Similarly, an elementpreceded by an “a” or an “an” does not, without further constraints,preclude the existence of additional elements of the identical type.

The abstract is provided to help the reader quickly ascertain the natureof the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding thatit will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of theclaims. In addition, various features in the foregoing detaileddescription are grouped together in various embodiments to streamlinethe disclosure. This method of disclosure should not be interpreted asrequiring claimed embodiments to require more features than areexpressly recited in each claim. Rather, as the following claimsreflect, inventive subject matter lies in less than all features of asingle disclosed embodiment. Thus, the following claims are herebyincorporated into the detailed description, with each claim standing onits own as separately claimed subject matter.

What is claimed is:
 1. A fluid container comprising: a body; a capcomprising a handle retainer, wherein the cap is configured toreleasably engage with the body; and a handle attached to the handleretainer; wherein the body, handle, and cap are configured to avoidseparating from each other when a user swings the handle and strikes atarget with the body.
 2. The fluid container of claim 1, wherein the capis substantially filled with material.
 3. The fluid container of claim2, wherein the material comprises metal.
 4. The fluid container of claim2, wherein the material comprises epoxy.
 5. The fluid container of claim2, wherein the material comprises metal and epoxy.
 6. The fluidcontainer of claim 2, wherein the handle retainer comprises an eye loopcomprising threads located within the cap, wherein the threads areengaged with the material.
 7. The fluid container of claim 1, whereinthe handle retainer is configured to withstand a force of between300-700 N-M before it detaches from the cap.
 8. The fluid container ofclaim 1, wherein the handle retainer is configured to withstand a forceof between 6,000 Psi to 10,000 PSI before it detaches from the cap. 9.The fluid container of claim 1, wherein the body and the cap arereleasably engaged to withstand a pulling force of between 200-600Newtons of force before separating from each other.
 10. The fluidcontainer of claim 1, wherein the handle comprises a rope.
 11. The fluidcontainer of claim 10, wherein the handle further comprises a grip. 12.The fluid container of claim 11, wherein the length of the rope betweenthe handle retainer and the grip is ten to twenty centimeters.
 13. Thefluid container of claim 1, wherein the length of bottle and the lengthof the handle are configured to permit a user to strike a target that islocated from about 50 to 100 cm away from the user's arm when the user'sarm is substantially perpendicular to the target.
 14. A method ofmanufacturing a fluid container comprising: a bottle body and cap areproduced from a substantially rigid material; a hole is introduced intothe cap; metal is inserted into the cap through the hole; glue isinserted through the hole into the cap; a handle retainer is insertedinto the cap and the glue through the hole in the cap; and a handle isattached to the handle retainer.
 15. The method of claim 14, wherein thehandle retainer comprises an eye loop screw comprising an anchoringmechanism.
 16. The method of claim 14, wherein the metal materialcomprises metal balls.
 17. The method of claim 14, wherein the gluecomprises epoxy.
 18. The method of claim 14, wherein the bottle body andcap comprise stainless steel.
 19. A method of using a fluid container,comprising: a user releasably engages a handle subsystem with a bottlebody, wherein the handle subsystem comprises a cap comprising a handleretainer, a rope, and a handle comprising a grip; and the user grabs thegrip and swings the handle so that the bottle body strikes a target. 20.The method of claim 19, wherein the fluid container is configured tostrike a target at least ten times without the handle subsystemseparating from the bottle body.